David Beckham's Luxury Cars Lost More Than $200K In Value

David Beckham's luxury cars lost nearly Ł200,000 [$280,000] in value last year. The British soccer star's fleet of exclusive vehicles decreased in worth by an estimated Ł181,322 [$255,000] in 2008 - more than any other celebrity.

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A survey of celebrity motorists by Britain's leading pay-as-you-go rental company, City Car Club, named Beckham the biggest victim of depreciation, followed by fellow soccer players Steven Gerrard, who lost more than Ł160,000 [$225,00], and Rio Ferdinand, who lost Ł158,000 [$222,000].

In just 12 months Beckham's two Bentleys decreased in value by more than Ł120,000 [$170,000], his Hummer H2 by Ł54,900 [$77,200], and his Lamborghini by Ł33,100 [$46,000].

Other celebrities to appear in the top 10 include "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell, who lost more than Ł157,000 [$220,000] and Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay whose 25 deluxe motors decreased by a combined Ł149,000 [$210,000].

50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, soccer stars William Gallas and Wayne Rooney and British comic actor Rowan Atkinson also appear on the list.

City Car Club claims the credit crunch has affected the luxury car market so badly the average depreciation of top brands has swelled to about 40 percent in the first year.

To find out more about pay-as-you-go car rental, visit www.citycarclub.co.uk.

City Car Club's top 10 celebrity vehicle depreciations: